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Cyber Monday 2022: when it is, and the deals we expect to see next year

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This year's Cyber Monday deals have now officially ended, over for another year. Hopefully, you got everything you needed and you, like us, are now turning your thoughts towards next year's sale extravaganza. Yep, it's a full year away but we're always adding to this page our learnings, tips, tricks, and predictions and there's no better time to do that than while the memories are still fresh in our minds.

So, what's our main takeaway from covering 2021's Cyber Monday deals? Well, firstly the big worries around 'supply chain' and stock issues in the build-up were mostly unfounded but it definitely paid to be shopping early this year. Apple products, Amazon devices, and consoles all sold out really quickly in 2021 and, even though it's early days, we don't think this trend will be going anywhere for 2022 - more on this below.

Aside from our thoughts on previous sales, we'll also be adding our predictions for 2022's upcoming Cyber Monday deals on this page in the following few months. In the meantime, you'll find all the basic information you'll need - when we expect deals to start, the types of deals we generally see over Cyber Monday, and whether Cyber Monday or the prior Black Friday event offers better deals.

Cyber Monday deals 2022: FAQ

When is Cyber Monday 2022?

Cyber Monday 2022 will fall on November 28th, so definitely mark that date down on your calendar if you're an avid deals-hunter. As always, Cyber Monday follows the prior Black Friday sale too so you can expect plenty of early sales from Friday through the weekend.

It's also becoming a trend in recent years for retailers to offer up deals well before these dates. 2021 was particularly extreme in this case with Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart (among others) actually launching their 'official' Holiday sales as in early to mid-November. While it's quite early to say whether the upcoming 2022 Cyber Monday deals will follow this trend again, it seems likely if fears around supply chains and delivery continue.

Is Cyber Monday better than Black Friday?

In short, no - Cyber Monday and Black Friday generally feature deals of similar quality. Both events also cover a similar range of categories

There have been a few attempts in recent years to distinguish these two events, with experts weighing in the main differences when it comes to content. According to an interview conducted by Business Insider, Steve Koenig of the Consumer Technology Association stated that "Black Friday equals big-ticket items" and that "many [people's] purchases end up being for themselves or their own households".

That generally correlates with our own observations here at TechRadar - Black Friday tends to be the big event where people look for that new iPad or TV for their home, while the following Cyber Monday event has more of a 'Christmas gift' vibe where people pick up those miscellaneous items.

Because the Cyber Monday deals are often a continuation of those being offered in the Black Friday sales it's generally a good idea to shop earlier if you're after something really in demand. In 2021, we saw quite a few Apple items, TVs, laptops, and consoles sell out even before Black Friday rolled around, so be aware of that.

Is Cyber Monday too late to get a good deal?

No it's not, but just be aware that certain high-demand items might be sold out by the time that Cyber Monday rolls around. In 2021 we saw quite a few of the better deals on things like cheap laptops, Apple products, and consoles sell out within hours of being posted. Demand was pretty high, and retailer fears around supply chain disruption meant they were offering up their deals much earlier than before.

That said, there were still thousands upon thousands of Cyber Monday deals on offer in 2021 - more than enough to satisfy even the most selective of deals-hunter - and there are sure to be plenty more great options in 2022.

Cyber Monday 2022: the deals we expect to see

Laptops - discounted MacBook Airs, Dell XPS 13, Chromebooks, Ultrabooks
TVs - cheap 4K TVs from Amazon, LG OLED TVs, Samsung QLED TVs
Tablets - potentially lowest prices yet on M1 iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad 10.2
Smartwatches - again, lowest prices yet on Apple Watch 6 and SE
Games consoles - No PS5 / Xbox Series X, but Nintendo Switch likely
Headphones - AirPods, Sony WH-1000xm4, Galaxy Buds, all on sale
Phones - iPhone 13 and 12, Galaxy S21 unlocked, big Verizon deals
Cameras - Nikon, Sony, and Canon DLSRs and mirrorless cameras
Appliances - big sales on vacuums, air fryers, multi-cookers, instant pots
Mattresses - free accessories and upfront savings from leading online brands
Smart home - cheap Amazon Alexa devices, plus Google Nest

Tech remains the cornerstone of Cyber Monday deals and you can expect a ton of great prices on laptops, tablets, 4K TVs, phones, and smartwatches across the board. In recent year's we've seen the event expand out to include other categories - namely appliances and mattresses being two crowd favorites.

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How do I get the best Cyber Monday deals in 2022?

First thing's first, we'll be rounding up all the best Cyber Monday deals right here on this page, so if you want an easy-to-navigate index of expert recommendations, just simply bookmark this page and revisit.

Regardless of whether you'll be flying solo or not, however, we do still have some tips to help score the best possible Cyber Monday deals.

1. Check in early
As with the prior Black Friday deals (which happen the Friday before Cyber Monday), we always recommend checking in early to see what's on sale. While it's not always a case of the 'early bird gets the worm', there are sometimes flash sales on sites like Amazon which are available for a limited time and in limited quantities. It's also likely that a lot of the best deals from Black Friday will spill over into the weekend too, so it's always worth it keeping an eye on things on Saturday and Sunday.

2. Know what you're looking for
We'd definitely recommend drawing up some sort of basic shopping list or a list of requirements well before Cyber Monday lands. For example, if you're looking for gifts then shortlist a number of options based on personal research. If you're looking for something like a 4K TV, set your budget, determine what size you need, and do a bit of reading in regards to brands and features. Similarly, with laptops you should think about what kind of specs and power you'll need and visit sites like Dell and HP beforehand to gauge what they're likely to offer on the day.

3. Be prepared to buy alternatives
Following on from our second tip, we'd also recommend keeping an open mind in regards to what's exactly going to be on sale. You may have a crystal picture of the exact laptop you want to buy beforehand but find it's not as heavily reduced as another similar choice. In this case, it's often best to be brand-agnostic if you want to bag the best Cyber Monday deals.

Which retailers have the best Cyber Monday deals

Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart tend to have the biggest overall sales over Cyber Monday - both in terms of the number of items on sale and in the steepness of the price cuts. We'd always advocate checking into those retailers first if you're looking for the juiciest deals, especially if it's on tech.

That said, there are a ton of other major stores that offer fantastic promotions over Cyber Monday. Big non-tech chains like Kohl's, Macy's, and Staples all run their own great sales which can cover everything from office furniture to clothing. Smaller, more specialized retailers are also fantastic if you know what you're looking for - thing B&H Photo, Samsung, and DJI.

We've rounded up a few 'mini-reviews' for the top Cyber Monday retailers just down below, based on our own experience from covering their events.

2020's best Cyber Monday deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: TVs

60-85 inch TVs

50-59 inch TVs

32-49 inch TVs

More TV sales

See more of the best Cyber Monday TV deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: laptops and computing

Laptops under $300

Laptop deals between $300-$500

Laptop deals over $500

Gaming laptops

Desktops and gaming PCs

See more of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: smart home and streaming

Smart speakers

Streaming devices

Security cameras and systems

Smart displays

More smart home deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: headphones and audio

Earbuds

Over-ear headphones

Speakers and soundbars

See more of the best Cyber Monday Airpods deals
See more of the best Cyber Monday headphones deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: tablets

iPads

More tablets

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See more of the best Cyber Monday iPad deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: gaming and consoles

Consoles

Games

More gaming deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: toys

Lego sets

Toy deals

Board games

See more of the best Cyber Monday LEGO deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: home and kitchen

Coffee machines

Kitchen devices

See more of the best Cyber Monday Air Fryer deals
Browse more of the best Cyber Monday Keurig deals

Cordless and corded vacuums

Robot vacuums

Air purifiers

Bedding, mattresses and sleep accessories

2020 Cyber Monday deals: Fashion

Retail sales

2020 Cyber Monday deals: Fitness and outdoors

Fitness equipment

Sports and outdoors

2020 Cyber Monday deals: Furniture

Standing desks

2020 Cyber Monday deals: Beauty and health

Hair care and grooming

Dental care

More health deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: Baby products

Monitors

More baby product deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: smartwatches

Apple Watches

Activity trackers

Garmin smartwatches

2020 Cyber Monday deals: smartphones and plans

iPhones

Android phones

Phone accessories

See more of the best Cyber Monday phone deals
See more of the best Cyber Monday iPhone deals

2020 Cyber Monday deals: cameras

2020 Cyber Monday deals: software and services

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Alex is deals editor at Future PLC and an all-around expert at one thing - saving readers as much cash as possible while scoring them the best products for their needs. With content that's always packed full of helpful information, no-nonsense expertise, and of course deals, Alex has also written for other leading sites such as T3 and GamesRadar. At work, you'll find him mostly covering computing, gaming, and advising people on how to save on their cell phone plans. Outside of work, you'll find him playing guitar, indulging his love for music, or down at the local climbing gym mostly hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities.